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editorial As you probably noticed there was no Herald last week. This was due to problems with the computer which we use to do the lay-out of the paper on. We were pretty much stuck between not having a newspaper or having it come out several days late followed by another on schedule paper a few days after that. Due to this complication, I had to hold stories that should have been printed last week. So if you think a story is dated, just remember you would have been reading it last week when it was timely and fresh. I hope the problem with the computer is fixed and that I do not have to hold stories again. Jeannine Manning Editor-in-chief Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: When I heard about the pay increases student workers like myself are going to be receiving, I was enthusiastic about attending the Student Workers’ Meeting. Unfortunately, 1 left that meeting frustrated and per plexed. How can Meredith’s administration not give adequate attention to pertinent questions without lapsing into bureaucratic escapist answers. Mine was not the only question that received a vague reply. And ultimately the students responded with muted acceptance. Why? I am not satisfied with the inequities that accompany the student workers’ pay increases. First, students who are qualified to be biology lab assistants are not being given financial incentives to contribute their loiowl- edge to Meredith biology labs. This has happened every year! And second, when a student is eligible for a pay increase in the middle of the school year, it is completely up to the discretion of the supervisor if the student receives it or not. At that meeting, all student workers heard the “unspoken” message that we should be grateful for a pay increase and not question Meredith’s administrative decisions. More than once we were told that “The Commit tee” has the interests of supervisors and workers in mind. This is plausible. But that does not guarantee our rights have been upheld. My point is as competent students we should not accept the guidelines of any administration without ensuring that our needs have been expressed and met. That is the role of SGA. Meredith’s student government is our medium for representation. Surely, the sooner we begin to speak out against injustices and for our rights as students (as well as human beings), we will see changes in our livesand the very systems we create. Equity, economic in this case, is vital at any administrative level. Meredith College is not an exception. Patty Honeycutt Meredith Herald STAFF EDITOR-IN CHIEF Jeannine Manning PRODUCTION MANAGER Jayne Potter BUSINESS MANAGER Jennifer Bickus ADVERTISING MANAGER Cheryl Alderman NEWS STAFF Susan Cartrette Deana Harris Krista Holloman Sandra Johnson Beth Lowry Kelly Massey Laura McArthur Mary Moore Bergen Padgett Kim Peeples Beth Saylor Gennie Stuart Susan Worley ADVISOR Becky Bradshaw The Meredith Herald is located in the publications office on the second floor of Cate Center. Address corre spondence to the Meredith Herald, Box xl33, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC 27607-5298. Phone (919) 829- 8338. Advertising Rates available upon request. EDITORIAL POLICY The zVleredith Herald is published by the students of Meredith College during the academic year. The paper is funded by the college and through advertising. The Herald will not print material containing personal attacks, insults, ridicule, oc libelous statements. All letters to the editor must be signed imless otherwise discussed with the editor. The opinions expressed on the edito rial page do not necessarily reflecJ those of the college administration, faculty, or student body. The Herald welcomes criticism and will respond promptly to any submit ted in writing and si^ed by the writer.
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